Description
A comforting twist on classic sloppy joes featuring garlic bread and rich flavors, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the garlic powder until creamy.
- Spread the garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place the bread slices, buttered side up, on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of bread and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to keep an eye on the bread while broiling to achieve the perfect golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open-faced sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg